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Extend your workstation

Connect additional displays through the chassis’ dedicated DisplayPort output and second Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port (USB-C video adapter may be required). With two extended displays, you can multitask effortlessly, avoiding the hassle of repositioning open windows or programs repeatedly throughout your workday.

Install with ease

You can assemble and connect the adapter in minutes. Put it together using only a screwdriver then plug and play with no software or drivers required.

The PEX4M2E1 and TB31PCIEX16 are backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty.

Applications

Great for off loading large raw data files to high performance external storage, conserving system resources for day to day operations

Technical Specifications

Product Numbers

UPC Code

065030879132

Warranty Information

Warranty

2 Years

Hardware

Air Flow Rate

14.06 CFM

Bus Type

Thunderbolt 3

PCI Express

Card Type

Standard Profile

Chipset ID

Chassis: Intel - Alpine Ridge DSL6540
PCIe Card: N/A

Fan Bearing Type

Sleeve Bearing

Fan(s)

Yes

Fans

1 - 92 mm

Industry Standards

Thunderbolt 3

Interface

Thunderbolt

PCI Express

Noise Level

24.55 dB

Performance

Bandwidth

3.94 GB/s (x4 PCIe 3.0 )

Maximum Data Transfer Rate

40 Gbps (Thunderbolt 3)

Type and Rate

Thunderbolt 3 - 40 Gbit/s

Connector(s)

External Ports

2 - Thunderbolt™ 3 USB-C (24-pin) Female

1 - DisplayPort (20 pin) Female

Internal Ports

1 - PCI Express x16 Female

Software

OS Compatibility

OS Independent

Special Notes / Requirements

Note

The expansion chassis does not support video cards.

This expansion chassis does not provide full power delivery but will provide 15W of power, resulting in a slow charge to some laptops, such as MacBook Pro. When the dock is connected to your host laptop, a charging icon may appear on your laptop's screen. This is only sufficient enough to charge your laptop in sleep state, and charging will require an extended time period.

5K support can only be achieved using a Thunderbolt 3 5K monitor. DisplayPort 5K monitors will not work with this expansion chassis.

A 4K-capable display is required to achieve 4K x 2K resolution (4K is also known as 4K x 2K).

Certain monitors may be limited to 4K at 30Hz when connecting through DisplayPort. These monitors include the following models: Dell P2715Q, Viewsonic VX2475Smhl-4K, Philips 288P6LJEB, LG 31MU97C-B, Asus PB287Q (these models will need to be set to 4K at 30Hz).

When connecting a display to one of the Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports, a USB-C video adapter might be required depending on the input of your display.